There's no denying that 2011 was tough. But now it's a New Year, but is it a New You? It's in the days after Christmas and the first week or so of January that everywhere you turn people profess their desire to "begin again!" Although January is just another month, using the beginning of the year as a starting point can be healthy. The following are some strategies, NOT … [Read more...]
2012 – The Year Of No More Excuses!
One of my major pet peeves is when someone struggles with taking responsibility for their own actions and instead formulates excuses as to why they've behaved the way they have. You'll find this same person blaming everyone else rather than admitting they need to change. When there is excuse after excuse and everyone else is to blame, growth is stunted. Throughout the years … [Read more...]
Money Monday: New Year’s Resolutions For A More Prosperous Black America
As the New Year rolls in many of us are busy making promises to lose weight, stop smoking, or eliminate debt. But what if we could create New Year's resolutions for Black America? What are some of the things we could do as a community to make Black America wiser, richer and healthier? Here are a few of my suggestions. What are yours? 1. Let's stop making others rich before … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Uncovering Your Money Demons Is Key To A Financially Successful New Year
"In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit communities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling … [Read more...]